Books in Hands-on History series

Your Mission: Discover Anna’s secret message using spycraft tools to uncover hidden codes! It’s a true story of the American Revolution: Meet the secret Culper Ring, a network of American spies fighting against the army of British redcoats, and historical figures like George Washington and the soon-to-be-infamous Benedict Arnold. And meet Anna Strong, an unsung heroine who found ingenious ways to communicate top-secret messages to her fellow spies, helping to save the American colonies from British rule.It’s a mystery to solve: There are clues embedded in the book’s text and illustrations. Spycraft materials, including a cipher wheel, come in an envelope at the beginning of the book. Use them to decode Anna’s hidden message and discover the secret mission she undertook for the Culper Ring!2020 KNEA Reading Circle List Title

Color your own Russian dolls! For more than a century, Russian nesting dolls (also known as matryoshka or babushka dolls) have captured the imagination of children and collectors around the world. This fun coloring book is based on designs drawn from traditional nesting dolls across Russia. Kids of all ages will enjoy bringing 25 sets of these colorful dolls to life with markers, pencils, or crayons in this one-of-a-kind coloring book.

Travel back through the centuries to uncover the secrets of the world's oldest continuous civilization - the Chinese Empire. Discover fascinating facts about their way of life, the clothes people wore, the entertainments they enjoyed, and the food they liked to eat. Amazing projects enable to re-create the past: fly a dragon kite, cook red bean soup, and build a model of a Han house!

This collection of engaging, hands-on activities captures students’ interest and helps them build a deeper understanding of Immigration. They’ll learn about aspects of immigration such as packing for the journey, Ellis Island, immigrant traditions, and other important concepts. This valuable classroom-tested resource comes complete with step-by-step directions, background information, reproducible patterns, a read-aloud play, and much more! A great way to showcase students’ creativity.